J&K Minister Satish Sharma flags issue of ‘defiance, disrespect’ of bureaucrat with CM Omar Abdullah
Mr. Sharma, who holds several portfolios including Transport, in a letter to the Chief Minister sought the transfer of J&K Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, who was posted at the position by the Lieutenant-Governor in December 2024
Jammu and Kashmir Minister Satish Sharma has raised concerns over a senior bureaucrat's alleged defiance and disrespect towards the Ministry. He has written to Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, seeking the transfer of J&K Transport Commissioner Vishesh Paul Mahajan, who was appointed by the Lieutenant-Governor in December 2024. The Minister stated that Mahajan's behavior, including open defiance to directives, discourteous conduct, and communication, has compromised the orderly administration of the Transport Department.
He emphasized that such insubordination undermines the authority and dignity of the elected office, disrupts administrative accountability, affects morale, and hinders public service delivery. Sharma urged the Chief Minister to intervene and transfer Mahajan to a more appropriate position. The ongoing conflict between the elected government and the Lieutenant-Governor administration, particularly regarding official transfers, has been a recurring issue since the elected government assumed power in October 2024.
The J&K government and the Centre are yet to finalize the Transaction of Business Rules, which define the roles and responsibilities of the Chief Minister, Council of Ministers, and the Lieutenant-Governor in the Union Territory.
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